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BD envoy meets Maldivian Speaker to boost ties

Published : Wednesday, 28 October, 2026 at 12:01 PM

Observer Online Report

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Bangladesh High Commissioner to the Maldives Dr Md Nazmul Islam paid a courtesy call on Maldivian Parliamentary Speaker Abdul Raheem Abdulla on Monday in Male.

During the meeting, the High Commissioner proposed forming a Bangladesh-Maldives Parliamentary Friendship Group in the People's Majlis to strengthen parliamentary diplomacy. The Speaker expressed keen interest in the initiative and assured prompt action.

Both sides highlighted that the proposed friendship group would foster regular communication, knowledge sharing, and cooperation between lawmakers of both nations.

Discussions also covered expanding bilateral cooperation in economic development, education, labor migration, and public welfare.

Dr Nazmul Islam thanked the Maldivian government for recognizing the contributions of Bangladeshi expatriates to the local economy.

In response, Speaker Abdul Raheem Abdulla praised Bangladeshi workers for their key role in sustaining the Maldivian economy.

The meeting concluded with both leaders reaffirming their commitment to deepening bilateral relations and exchanging cultural gifts.

-SA

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